Product Description
Laura Light is the perfect summer everyday sweater. It is worked seamlessly top down.
The pattern includes instructions to create either a folded or a simple neck- band. Then, a series of increases are worked all across the yoke until it is long enough to be divided in three (two sections for the sleeves and one for the body).
The body is worked in the round top down to the hem. The sleeves are worked top down, as well, and the pattern includes instructions for working them as short or regular-length sleeves, to your liking.
Download includes the English and Spanish version of the pattern in pdf format.
Laura Light Knitted Sweater by Vanessa Pellisa
Garment Overview
Laura Light is a lightweight summer knitted sweater designed by independent designer Vanessa Pellisa. This garment is the sport-weight version of the original aran-weight Laura Sweater, crafted to provide a luxurious everyday piece that combines visual appeal with practical wearability. The design emphasizes a refined fit that is neither oversized nor too fitted, making it suitable for regular wear while maintaining an elegant aesthetic.
Design Inspiration and Construction Philosophy
Named as a tribute to the designer's friend and the owner of Mimosa Café Lanar in Gijón, Laura Light exemplifies thoughtful garment design that balances speed of construction with quality results. The sweater is engineered to knit quickly—so efficiently that the designer considered naming it "The 7-day Sweater"—without compromising on the luxurious finishing details that elevate it beyond a basic everyday garment.
Yarn and Materials
This pattern is worked in sport-weight yarn, which provides a lighter drape and faster gauge compared to heavier yarn weights. Sport weight is ideal for summer garments, offering breathability and comfort for warm-weather wear while still providing sufficient structure for a well-fitted sweater.
Skill Level
Laura Light is rated as a beginner-level knitting project, making it accessible to knitters who are developing their foundational skills while still delivering professional-looking results.
Craft Technique
This is a knitting project, worked using needles appropriate to the sport-weight yarn and desired gauge. The pattern combines efficient construction methods with attention to finishing details that create a garment with sophisticated visual appeal.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | Sport |
| Pages: | 26 |
| Designer: | Vanessa Pellisa |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English, Spanish |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
No reviews yet
Be the first to share your experience.